Drug Free Workplace Policies

Drug Free Workplace Policies

A drug-free workplace program is a policy businesses can establish to prevent drug abuse among their employees. The components of a drug-free workplace can vary, but successful programs often have these five elements:

  • Written policy

  • Employee education

  • Supervisor/management training

  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

  • Drug tests

  • What are the benefits of a ZERO-TOLERANCE drug policy?

    Enforcement of the Clearinghouse begins January 6, 2020 and includes all CDL drivers, motor carrier employers, Medical Review Officers, Substance Abuse Professionals, HHS laboratories, and Third Party Administrators as required to register.

    Employers are required to run a full query on commercial motor vehicle drivers to whom they’ve offered a job as part of the pre-employment screening process. Queries are required annually on currently employed drivers.
    Employers are required to submit any discovered drug and alcohol testing Program violations into the FMCSA Clearinghouse database.

    You can Assign a Third Party Administrator such as Mid Atlantic to run your queries on your behalf

  • Is drug abuse really a problem in the workplace?
    Several studies have found that drug abusers in the workplace are more likely to:
    • Be less productive

    • Be late or absent

    • File a workers’ comp claim

    • Change jobs frequently

    • Reduce co-workers’ morale

    • Be involved in an accident

    Drug abusers involved in accidents also commonly injure others, especially in safety-sensitive industries like transportation
  • How can I set up a Deuf-Free policy?

    Enforcement of the Clearinghouse begins January 6, 2020 and includes all CDL drivers, motor carrier employers, Medical Review Officers, Substance Abuse Professionals, HHS laboratories, and Third Party Administrators as required to register.

    Employers are required to run a full query on commercial motor vehicle drivers to whom they’ve offered a job as part of the pre-employment screening process. Queries are required annually on currently employed drivers.
    Employers are required to submit any discovered drug and alcohol testing Program violations into the FMCSA Clearinghouse database.

    You can Assign a Third Party Administrator such as Mid Atlantic to run your queries on your behalf

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